Job Description

**Summary:

**Supports in the flow of material to extruders for processing by performing the following duties.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities **include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for performing all In Feed Operator functions.
• Leading the department shift in a safe and efficient manner
• Training new In Feed Operators on operating, maintaining and cleaning blending systems.
• Operating and troubleshooting all material blending systems.
• Ensuring all required paperwork is complete.
• Write work orders for items in need of repair.
• Effectively with supervisor, process technicians, operators and maintenance staff on issues
• Follow company safety procedures and policies.
• Participate in continuous improvement sessions dealing with the material blending systems and associated equipment and procedures
• Perform all other assigned duties.

**Qualifications: **To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must currently be an Operator or In Feed Operator.
• Must have good mechanical aptitude and the ability to understand how equipment works.
• Must have a safety orientate attitude and the ability to work safely.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate within all levels of employees within the organization.

You should be proficient in:

• Leadership / People Management